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Kawu condemns quit notices to herdsmen, cautions against politicizing insecurity

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kano State, Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, has condemned in totality the recent quit notices issued to herdsmen in Ondo and Oyo States by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Sunday Igboho respectively.

Kawu, a former Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Reps), was dismayed that such quit notices could come at a time the APC-led Federal Government was making frantic efforts to tackle insecurity in the country.

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The former two-term Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives said Governor Akeredolu’s stand on the matter should not have been so as he has unfettered access to President Muhammadu Buhari, whom he could discuss the issue with as the leader of APC.

Kawu said coming at this time, the quit notices issued by the Ondo State governor and the self-acclaimed activist, Igboho, have the potential to erode all the gains made and create unnecessary tension in the country, thereby leading to mutual suspicion among the citizens.

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In a statement he personally signed, Kawu berated Igboho, whose action he described as unpatriotic, unwarranted, uncalled for and, at best, divisive.

He said the issue of insecurity is too serious a matter to be politicized by any patriotic Nigerian, calling on those who intend to cause violence in the land to desist from doing so.

He said people like Igboho should not be taken seriously as their aim is to destabilize the peace being enjoyed by the citizens across the lenght and breadth of the country.

The APC chieftain called on the Presidency to take decisive action on the matter with a view to dousing any tension that may arise as a result of the unfortunate development.

He added that as an APC member, Gov Akeredolu should subject himself to the supremacy of the party as no individual member of APC is bigger than the ruling party.

Thus, he called on the APC national leadership to intervene in the matter and call the likes of Akeredolu to order before they cause trouble for the party.

Kawu called on the herdsmen and other Nigerians, especially Northerners, to remain calm in the face of any provocation.

The former senior special assistant to the President on National Assembly matters noted with delight the fact that Nigeria remains one indivisible country and that no matter how hard the agents of destabilization try to inflame the country, they would fail.

 

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

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The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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November 21, 2024

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A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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